Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2015-Jan 2016 | Page 32

JANUARY JANUARY January 1 - 3 The Holly Jolly Nights of Lights Trolley Start a new Christmas tradition with some heart-warming holiday fun aboard a festive Holly Jolly Trolley! Get in the holiday spirit with onboard caroling through the ancient streets of St. Augustine while seeing the World Famous 22nd Annual Nights of Lights through magical viewing glasses. Includes complimentary hot apple cider and homemade cookies! The 30-minute tours depart nightly from the Visitor Information Center. Tickets are $12 adults; $5 children ages 6-12; free age 5 and younger. Free parking and shuttle service to the tour is available from the Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave., the Old Town Trolley Welcome Center at 1305 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. and the Old Town Trolley Welcome Center at 1700 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. The Visitor Information Center is located at 10 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. 904-829-3800 www.trolleytours.com January 1 - 4 Ripley’s Red Trains Nights of Lights Tours Take an enchanting trip through St. Augustine’s spectacular Nights of Lights aboard one of Ripley’s famously festive red trains -holiday carols and free magic viewing glasses included! For the first time, Ripley’s also offers a VIP Tour that avoids waiting in line. The Red Train tours depart from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! from 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday thru Thursday and 6 - 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights through January 5th. Tickets are $9 adults and $4 for children. The VIP No Waiting tour on Friday and Saturday nights are $12 adults and $5 for children. Reservations and ticket purchases can be made at the website. 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-824-1606 www.ripleys.com/redtrains January 1 - 16 St. Augustine Gold Tours Nights of Lights See the world-renowned St. Augustine holiday lights on a tour aboard a quiet electric vehicle. Travel the narrowest and quaintest streets of the ancient city to see all the lights and historic buildings up close. These narrated tours last 45 minutes. Group tours available nightly for up to 6 people for $100 for the whole vehicle. Individual reservations are available Monday through Thursday for $20 per person. Call or text for reservations. 904-325-0547 www.staugustinegoldtours.com 32 January 1 - 25 Nights of Lights Biplane Tour Return to the Golden Age of Aviation on this magical sunset biplane flight that features an aerial view of St. Augustine’s unforgettable Nights of Lights!  Heated open cockpit holds two passengers and provides a vintage view of the setting sun and the historic streets of the Oldest City glowing in their holiday finery.  Call to book your tour. Northeast Florida Regional Airport, St. Augustine. 904-625-1450 www.staugustinebiplanerides.com  January 1 - 26 VIP Nights of Lights Historic Walking Tour (Friday & Saturday only) Avoid the crowds and enjoy St. Augustine’s sparkling history up close and personal with a licensed tour guide. Learn unique colonial folklore and holiday traditions as you take in sights like the opulent Lightner Museum courtyard, the Plaza de la Constitución, and the enchanting Bayfront--all amid the backdrop of over two million dazzling white lights during this seasonal spectacular. This hour and half tour begins at 6:30 p.m. with homemade hot chocolate or ice cream (depending on the temperature outside) from Claude’s Chocolates. The tour departs from the Tour St. Augustine office on select Fridays and Saturdays with advance reservations. Tickets are $18 per person (St. Johns County residents receive $5 discount with ID). 4 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-825-0087 www.TourStAug.com January 1 – 27 The Original City Walks Savory Faire Food & Wine Tasting Tour ( Thursday- Sunday only) Eat, Drink and TASTE your way throug